Starkloff Disability Institute Presenting Two-Day Workshop from National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Instructors from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in Rochester, New York, will be in St. Louis to conduct their award-winning plenary session and workshop, “Working Together: Deaf and Hearing People” on April 23-24.

This Starkloff Disability Institute training event is co-sponsored by Centene Corporation, and will occur at Centene headquarters at 7700 Forsyth Avenue in Clayton.

The plenary session including Q & A will be April 23 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. The workshop will be April 24 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Registration for the plenary and the workshop are limited to 100 and 30 participants, respectively.

If you have employed deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals in your organization or if that’s an area you want to explore, “Working Together: Deaf and Hearing People” is an excellent resource.

These award-winning workshops are conducted by employment professionals from the NTID Center on Employment to help create a workplace environment for both deaf and hearing workers that encourages communication and helps all employees realize their full potential.

Workshop presenters will create a fun, comfortable and engaging atmosphere when covering these topics:

· Understanding Hearing Loss

· Communication on the Job

· Strategies to Help You Integrate Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Employees into the Workplace

· Accommodations for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Employees

This two-day program is designed for senior level executives, company leaders, human resource professionals and federal contractors looking to meet OFCCP requirements. The plenary session cost is $60; the workshop is $150.

The workshop is approved for 2.25 (HR [General]) recertification credit hours toward CA, GPHR, HRBP, HRMP, PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

For information see the website http://starkloff.org.